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R183 JKV

1997 Peugeot 605

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Peugeot 60597,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 JKV
MakePeugeot
Model605
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,696 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 94,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

How Reliable is the Peugeot 605?

Based on 7,454 MOT tests across 1,786 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,153
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,786
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 579
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 398
constant velocity joint gaiter split 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 304
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 285
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R183 JKV is a 1997 Peugeot 605 in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Peugeot 605 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 97,148 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 605 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 579 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R183 JKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 605 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Peugeot 605 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R183 JKV registered?

R183 JKV is a 1997 Peugeot 605, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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